Causes of the American Revolution: The Stamp Act
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance and factors behind the Stamp Act and its role in leading to the American Revolution.
Topics covered:
#Compare the political, social, economic, and religious causes of the Stamp Act
#History
#Significance & Factors
#Identify and categorize the main factors that led to the Stamp Act protests
#Explain the significance of the Stamp Act in the broader context of American independence
#Stamp Act
#Standard
#Causes of Revolution
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Causes of the American Revolution: The Stamp Act
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Understanding the Causes of the Stamp Act
Source A: British Parliament's View
'The Stamp Act was necessary to raise revenue to pay for the costs of defending the colonies and maintaining British authority.'
Source B: American Colonists' View
'The Stamp Act was a direct tax imposed without representation, infringing on our rights as Englishmen.'
Historian's View:
'The Stamp Act marked a turning point where economic grievances and political rights clashed, fueling colonial resistance.'
1.
Categorize the main factors that contributed to the opposition against the Stamp Act. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the British and American perspectives on the Stamp Act. How did their views differ? (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline the economic factors that made the Stamp Act particularly unpopular among colonists. (3 marks)
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the Stamp Act contributed to the development of colonial political identity. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in causing protests against the Stamp Act: political opposition or economic hardship? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Analyse the role of religious ideas or leaders in shaping colonial attitudes towards the Stamp Act. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Compare the methods used by colonists to oppose the Stamp Act. Which method was most effective? Justify your choice. (6 marks)
[6 marks]8.
Summarize the significance of the Stamp Act in the broader context of the causes of the American Revolution. (4 marks)
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